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"Brother Chu, please speak your mind." Fa Yuan invited Chu Li to sit at the stone table in the temple. Before the tea was served, Fa Yuan asked.
Chu Li told him about the three Ning brothers.
Fa Yuan frowned. "If it's a secret guardian from the Secret Guardians Hall … I'm afraid I can't say anything. This belongs to the Exorcist College."
Chu Li looked at him with a faint smile.
Fa Yuan looked helpless. "Alright, I'll ask and give you an answer tomorrow. But don't worry, the temple won't kill easily."
Chu Li scoffed. "Crippling them is a pain in the ass."
Fa Yuan smiled. "As long as their lives aren't in danger, nothing else matters!"
"Since you crippled the three of them, I can only cripple the three Grandmasters from the Tempest Temple," Chu Li said.
Fa Yuan said, "It seems like Brother Chu doesn't believe me."
He knew that Chu Li said this because he was afraid that he would order for the three of them to be crippled. After all, they were secret guardians from the imperial house and the opponents of the Tempest Temple. Having three less opponents was not a bad thing.
Chu Li scoffed. "You're a disciple of the Tempest Temple."
"Alright, I won't do anything if they're not crippled." Fa Yuan smiled.
Chu Li nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, I'll take my leave."
"Is Snow Lunar Pavilion okay?" Fa Yuan asked.
Chu Li's face darkened.
Fa Yuan was shocked. "Did something really happen? … Brother Chu, you've shocked everyone with your outburst. No one dares to do anything. "
Chu Li sighed. "I was too late. A good friend died. … Du Feng really did a lot of harm!"
When he thought of Shu Qingdie, he still felt guilty. He wanted to kill Fu Qingya a few more times.
"Amitabha …" Fa Yuan placed his palms together and chanted solemnly.
At that moment, a novice monk came in and served tea. He looked at Chu Li curiously and slowly left.
Chu Li said, "Forget it. Let's not talk about this anymore. … Why are you staying at the Mercy Temple?"
"I'll be cultivating at the Mercy Temple for some time," Fa Yuan said.
Chu Li asked, "What is the Tempest Temple trying to do?"
Fa Yuan was the top disciple of the Tempest Temple. He had to deal with all sorts of troubles in the martial arts world. He must be planning something by staying at the Mercy Temple.
Fa Yuan shook his head and smiled.
Chu Li asked thoughtfully, "Is it about the Emperor's plan to appoint a crown prince?"
He read the news from Fa Yuan's mind.
Fa Yuan looked at him in surprise.
Chu Li secretly praised the Tempest Temple for being well-informed. He had never heard of this news before. The appointment of a Crown Prince was a big deal. Once the Crown Prince was appointed, the title would be confirmed and everything would be settled.
If it had been anyone else, they might not have been able to secure their position as the Crown Prince, much less become the Emperor. However, King Jing was talented and had the support of the courtiers. As soon as he sat on the Crown Prince's position, he was unshakable. It was difficult for others to cause any trouble.
If King Jing was appointed as the crown prince, then King Ping would not stand a chance anymore. Even if he regained control of the military, he would not stand a chance unless he rebelled. However, once he rebelled, the Ji Dynasty would be done for.
Fa Yuan said, "King Jing's succession has been decided."
"The outcome has been determined …" Chu Li said slowly.
Fa Yuan said, "Once you become the Crown Prince, your martial arts will improve by leaps and bounds. You'll reach the peak of the Grandmaster's Boundary, and only the Enlightened Masters will be able to threaten you."
Chu Li nodded slowly.
He really did not know about this.
Fa Yuan said, "But it doesn't mean that there won't be any changes. At this time, I'm afraid that someone will try to assassinate King Jing. Once he succeeds the Crown Prince's position, it'll be impossible to assassinate him again. This will be the last wave of madness."
Chu Li pondered and asked, "When will the Crown Prince be appointed?"
"The specific time hasn't been decided yet." Fa Yuan shook his head. "The Emperor has this idea."
Chu Li nodded slowly and stood up. "I don't meddle in politics if I'm not in a position. I'm not a courtier, it doesn't matter who becomes the Emperor."
Fa Yuan smiled and shook his head. "King Jing and you have a good relationship. He won't be a hindrance if he becomes the Crown Prince. There's really no need to be anxious."
"Could it be that the Tempest Temple is anxious?" Chu Li asked.
"That's not the case." Fa Yuan said, "King Jing has no enmity with the Tempest Temple."
"Seeing how anxious you all are, it doesn't seem like it." Chu Li smiled. "Could it be that the Tempest Temple wants to assassinate him?"
"Of course not!" Fa Yuan quickly waved his hand.
Chu Li walked out. "I just said it without thinking, it's fine if it's not."
— —
In the backyard of the Imperial Residence of King Jing, Lu Yurong was wearing a white tunic as she sat quietly in a gazebo above the lake. She looked at the fish swimming in the lake as her thoughts drifted.
The seven women who had been following her closely were scattered around. Some were in the flowerbeds, some were in the gazebo, and some were in the waterside pavilion. They were all busy with their own things.
Footsteps could be heard as Lu Guangdi, dressed in a blue tunic, slowly walked over. His handsome face had a bright smile as he stepped onto the corridor and slowly walked to the gazebo. He gave a fist salute. "Greetings, Miss Lu."
Lu Yurong waved her hand and did not even look at him.
Lu Guangdi looked at her jade-like face. It was extremely charming and beautiful. Under the reflection of the ripples on the lake, her almond-shaped eyes were even more captivating. Her red lips were even more tender and alluring. He loved her so much that he had a strong urge to pull her into his arms and hug her tightly without letting go.
However, a strand of rationality made him restrain himself. He knew that once he reached out, he would not be greeted by a soft and fragrant body. Instead, he would be attacked like a storm. Even if he did not die, he would still be skinned alive.
"What is it?" Lu Yurong looked at the lake and asked calmly.
Lu Guangdi said, "I heard that Chu Li has returned to the Public House. I want to challenge him."
"There's no need to humiliate yourself," Lu Yurong said calmly.
Lu Guangdi laughed. "How would you know if you haven't fought him?"
Lu Yurong turned to look at him and said calmly, "Can you defeat me?"
Lu Guangdi shook his head.
It was not that he had not fought before, but he was covered in dirt and was in a sorry state. He had always been confident that his Mind Reading Ability was useless against her.
Lu Yurong said, "I'm not Chu Li's opponent."
Lu Guangdi smiled. "Everything has its counter. Miss Lu, you can counter me, but I might be able to counter Chu Li as well."
"You're relying on your ability to read other people's minds, right?" Lu Yurong said calmly.
Lu Guangdi was stunned.
He did not expect Lu Yurong to be able to see through his special skill.
Lu Yurong said, "Your ability is not even worth mentioning in front of Chu Li!"
"Miss Lu, why are you trying to boost his morale? Is Chu Li really that scary?" Lu Guangdi shook his head and smiled. "He's quite famous, but he might not be that powerful."
He was very unconvinced. Even if Chu Li's martial arts were stronger than his, he might still be able to defeat him. With his special skill, his chances would increase greatly. Madam Chu could counter his special skill, but Chu Li might not be able to.
Lu Yurong scoffed. "Do you think your special skill will work on him?"
Lu Guangdi was stunned.
Lu Yurong said, "You can't read his mind at all. You won't last more than ten moves against him. Don't embarrass King Jing's Imperial Residence!"
Lu Guangdi frowned and did not say anything.
It seemed like Chu Li could also counter his Mind Reading Ability. How detestable!
Lu Yurong said calmly, "Chu Li is not like Xiao Qi. He's cruel and merciless. If you challenge him, even if you don't die, you'll be crippled. Tide-listening Pavilion's hopes are all on you, so be careful!"
"Miss Lu, don't worry. My Light-body Technique is not bad."
Lu Yurong scoffed. "Your Light-body Technique is no different from walking in front of him."
"Miss Lu, why do you think so highly of Chu Li?" Lu Guangdi smiled. "Don't tell me you like him?"
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